Here’s How Long Does the iOS 11.0.3 Update Take?

Apple’s new iOS 11.0.3 update is a pretty big download, but it won’t take long if you’re ready.

iOS 11.0.2 has been replaced by a brand new iOS 11.0.3 update. iOS 11.0.3 is another bug fix update focused on fixing iOS 11 issues and it’s a pretty big download for iOS 11 users.

If you’re upgrading from iOS 10.3.3 or earlier to iOS 11.0.3, your iOS 11.0.3 update may be over 2GB. If you’re upgrading from iOS 11.0.3 to iOS 11.0.3, you’re looking at a 278MB download if you have an iPhone 7.

Download sizes vary by device and the version of iOS running on your device. iOS 11.0.2 users will see the smallest iOS 11.0.3 download, while those coming from older versions of iOS will see a larger update and longer download times. This is because the features and fixes from the iOS updates you skipped were added to iOS 11.0.3.

While some of you might want to delay a download today, others are fine with upgrading from iOS 10 (or whatever you’re currently running) to iOS 11.0.3.

If you decide to download iOS 11/iOS 11.0.3 on your device, you’ll want to take some quiet time to get the job done. Migrating from one iOS operating system to another can cause problems so make sure you take your time with the new firmware.

We can’t tell you exactly how long your iOS 11.0.3/iOS 11 update will take, as download times always vary from person to person, device to device.

However, if this is the first time you decide to download the iOS 11 update to your iPhone, iPad or iPod touch, and we can help you approximate when you should book it. We can also assist those migrating from iOS 11.0/iOS 11.0.1/iOS 11.0.2 to iOS 11.0.3.

If you’re prepared for iOS 11 and iOS 11.0.3 and are connected to a fast Wi-Fi network, it may take less than 20 minutes to migrate from iOS 10 to iOS 11 for the first time. If you haven’t done any preparatory work, the process can take much longer.

Prepare for iOS 11

If you’re planning to install iOS 11, you’ll want to take some time to prepare yourself and your device for migration. A little preparation before installation can help prevent problems and major headaches.

To help, we’ve put together a step-by-step guide that walks you through the process we go through before installing iOS updates on our devices.

These steps may take a few minutes or much longer, depending on the condition of your device and your skill level.

If you haven’t made a proper backup, contacted your IT department, or reviewed the changes in the iOS 11 update, it may take an hour or more to boot.

You don’t need to follow every step, but be sure to back up your most important files. You’ll want to keep them safe when migrating from your iOS version to iOS 11.

Even if you’re new to iOS 11.0/iOS 11.0.1/iOS 11.0.2 to iOS 11.0.3, you’ll want to spend some time preparing yourself and your device for the move.

iOS 11 Download Time

Once properly prepared, it will be time to start the iOS 11 download. The exact iOS 11 download size will again depend on your device and the current version of iOS. iOS 11 download time will depend on your connection.

If you’re coming from iOS 10, the iOS 11 download may be over 2GB. This is an important download, but it shouldn’t take too long, provided you’re connected to a high-speed network. If you’re connected to high-speed Wi-Fi, your iOS 11 download will only take a few minutes.

If you’re upgrading to iOS 11 from an older version of iOS, expect your download to be larger due to missed updates in the meantime. This will increase the download time.

If you’re upgrading from iOS 11.0, iOS 11.0.1 or iOS 11.0.2 to iOS 11.0.3, you can expect a smaller download and a shorter download time.

The iOS 11.0.3 download on our iPhone 7, a 278MB file, took just a minute to complete.

iOS 11 Installation Time

After successfully downloading iOS 11 from Apple servers, the update will need to be installed on your device. This may take some time depending on your device and situation.

If you’re coming from Apple’s iOS 10.3.3 update, the iOS 11 installation process may take up to 10 minutes to complete.

If you’re coming from an older location, it may take 15 minutes or longer to install depending on the version of iOS you’re running.

Your phone or tablet may reboot itself several times when the installation starts to complete, so don’t worry. This is normal.

If you are upgrading from iOS 11.0/iOS 11.0.1/iOS 11.0.2 to iOS 11.0.3, you can expect the installation time to be shorter. Our iPhone 7 completed the installation in about five minutes.

Post install

When your installation is finished, you may think you are done. Not.

After the installation is complete, you may need to spend time logging into iCloud and various apps and services. iOS updates sometimes log you out.

You’ll want to spend time checking your important data (photos, music, etc.) to make sure it’s still there. We also recommend testing your core apps and services to make sure they’re compatible with iOS 11 and iOS 11.0.3.

You should also look for bugs and monitor your device’s performance (battery life, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, etc.).

If you run into a problem with Apple’s new update, take a look at our list of fixes for common iOS 11 issues. You can find what you are looking for there.